Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

CAFE QUE RICO

1822 NE MIAMI GARDENS DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33179

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3379374
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8461962
DBPR license2332725

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Omega 3 being stored on shelf next to clean dishes. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in thank you bags. Located in reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table next to flat grill. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water. Located in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.